I figure it may be fun to document my first two builds here, and maybe get some free advice along the way. So without further delay...
This weekend I plan on thicknessing the backs and cutting them out to shape followed by bracing next weekend.
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My First (two) Builds |
I figure it may be fun to document my first two builds here, and maybe get some free advice along the way. So without further delay... This weekend I plan on thicknessing the backs and cutting them out to shape followed by bracing next weekend. |
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| Author: | orcaburger [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Nice pearl! Can you explain the use of the iron? Thanks Jim M |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Hi Jim, If you look at picture 2 above, you will see that I round the piece of patterned purfling that goes between the two layers of abalone before attempting to glue to the soundboard. The iron, with a little water, makes it super easy to preshape. |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Some more photos. Please let me know if you all have any criticisms, questions, or comments. As stated previously, I've never done this before! [/img]http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g405/Ajcelestini/P1010026.jpg[/img]     
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Some pictures of the top before I shape the braces tomorrow.   And some pictures of my laundry room in my apartment. Notice I'm missing the normal staples of this room.   
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Nice work! Looks like you have done your homework  How wide are those finger braces? |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Rob, They are 8mm wide by 9.5mm tall right now. I'm going to start shaping the tops tonight. |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Carving the top braces is my favorite part of the build..... Keep the pix coming! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
First top carved. What do you guys think? Top thickness is .100.    
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Nicely done! I like your gobar deck, too. Organized shop space is good, too. |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
A few updates below. Bending the sides, kerfing and rough pictures of the body. I have to say the most frustrating part of this process as of now has been the kerfing glue up. No one told me I would be cursing up a storm and throwing things around my shop during this part!! Bought an LMI Side Bender. Worked very well, and I am spoiled.   My least favorite part so far...   Before some cleanup work. I'm really happy with the way it turned out.   Can't wait to work on the binding this weekend and get everything clean and rough sanded 
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Looking good Andrew. |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:04 pm ] |
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Bob, A big thanks to you for supplying the amazing tonewoods that I'm using in most of the photos! |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
What do you guys think about gluing the purfling in first and then the binding? The jig I made worked well, but not perfect!  
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
While cutting the the top binding channel, the cutting bit came loose and dug down about another 1.5mm! poop! I think I'm going to remedy the situation by using two strips of purfling across the top.  Ready for binding   Hog Tied. Hoping for good results when I unwarp at 1:00 pm! 
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Just a couple quick snapshots of the binding. I will get some better photos once the second guitar is bound and I have some time to clean them up, fill in gaps, etc.  
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Sun May 08, 2011 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
This weekend I built Robert O'Brien style jigs to help me cut the mortise and tenon. I also drew out the head design on some graph paper and began forming a template out of a scrap piece of wood.      I'm pretty terrified to cut the mortise and tenon this week. The steaks are high and this is obviously my first time. Anyone have any suggest or words of wisdom? Of course pictures will follow, good or bad. |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Sun May 15, 2011 11:02 pm ] |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Mon May 16, 2011 11:28 am ] |
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A.j.celestini wrote: Some more photos. Please let me know if you all have any criticisms, questions, or comments. As stated previously, I've never done this before! One comment - Do not do this step without good safety glasses. Those bars can really fly out of there. |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Sun May 22, 2011 6:58 pm ] |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Sun May 29, 2011 10:03 pm ] |
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Getting close! I did mess up on the first abalone fret position marker, gah! I had to put the tuners in there just get an idea of what the final product will look like. 
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| Author: | oval soundhole [ Sun May 29, 2011 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
it looks really nice. What type of tuners are you using? |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Mon May 30, 2011 10:35 pm ] |
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Tuners are Gotoh 510. Gold with Tortoise knobs. |
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| Author: | A.j.celestini [ Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:12 pm ] |
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Major building phase is done. I will prep the surface for the finish over the next couple of days and then start on that journey!  
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| Author: | amcardon [ Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First (two) Builds |
Looks great, Brother! She is really going to shine under finish! Speaking of finish, what are you going to use? |
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